Join us for Bug Club! A group of bug lovin’ Michiganders building our own community for insect admiration and education.
First Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grbugclub/
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
For Erin Monroe, music is more than making noise. It’s taking a deep breath. It’s when she feels most alive. Her voice draws listeners in with a comfort and confidence that invites them to feel at home.
There’s a quiet power in Erin’s work. It’s gentle on the surface, yet packs an emotional punch. Whether she’s writing at home or nailing a performance, her craft is her form of worship: an act of presence, gratitude, and trust. She lets the process unfold organically, and lets each song become what it wants to be.
Listen closely, and you’ll find a space to reflect and connect with your own footing. Erin’s music is an invitation to step into the moment with strength and purpose.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Toxins in Technicolor? Exploring the Influence of Milkweed Host Plant on Monarch Wing Color & Defense
Monarch butterflies sequester toxins called cardenolides from milkweed host plants. This is signaled to predators via their aposematic orange & black wing coloration. We'll investigate the link between the milkweed species they consume as larvae and the intensity of their orange and black chemical defense signal. Join us at Speciation on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, to explore monarchs, their host plants, and the relationship between the two in time and space across a continental-scale landscape.
Matt Deighton holds an MS in Biology from Western Michigan University, where he conducted research under the mentorship of Dr. Stephen Malcolm to explore the influence of milkweed host plants on monarch butterfly coloration & chemical defense. A dedicated science communicator, Matt has shared his findings at the 2025 International Monarch Science Symposium and through public education initiatives at Frederik Meijer Gardens to advocate for pollinator conservation and essential ecosystem services.
Michael Riley is a Grand Rapids, Michigan based singer-songwriter known for his captivating voice. A respected figure in the West Michigan music scene, Riley earned the WYCE Jammie Award for Best Male Artist in 2009 for his self-titled album.
After a hiatus, Riley returns with his new project, This Is The Movie and his latest release, The Wheel Turns Itself. His performances feature a mix of original songs and classic covers from the 60's to the present, blending a dynamic mix of songs from folk, rock, indie-rock and country genres. His voice carries a timeless sound that resonates with audiences across generations.
No cover - 21+ - music starts at 9pm
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Dee’s music feels like a conversation with an old friend—familiar yet constantly shifting with new textures and storytelling perspectives. Her songs transport listeners across time and space, capturing the heart of a world steeped in tradition while pushing the boundaries of genre. With a voice that’s both sultry and evocative, Dee Sutton’s music is for the traveler, the dreamer, the loner and the lover. Dee’s songwriting was globally recognized in 2011 with her former band’s debut album, Midnight Cattle Callers being named “Album of the Month” by Country Music Magazine, setting the scene for Dee’s ascent in the Americana scene.
Music at 9pm // 21+ // No Cover
Join Kind Hearts Bloom at Speciation Cellars for a relaxed, open-house style winter sowing workshop. Stop by anytime between 1 and 4pm to learn how to start native seeds outdoors using the simple, low-cost “winter sowing” method. Kind Hearts Bloom, a local community gardening nonprofit, will guide you through the process and answer questions - the educational portion is completely free.
If you'd like to make a winter sowing bag to take home, we’ll have all materials ready for a $5 suggested donation to help cover supply costs. A selection of native seeds will be available to choose from.
Bring a friend, grab a drink from the brewery, and enjoy an easygoing afternoon of learning, creating, and connecting with neighbors.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays play at Speciation every last Friday of the mont.
We are turning 9!
Hop on down to the taproom for a little party!
Saturday, January 31st - 3-8pm
CELLAR RAID (Featuring very old 750ml bottles & discounted cans)
Biodiversity Anniversary beer - Foeder Sour with Pandan, Vanilla, Passionfruit, Orange, Guava & Ginger (375ml bottles + Draft!)
Food Truck: PizzaMI
Join Lee Ann from Wild Daisy Creative for some good, clean fun! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the full cold process soap-making method to craft your own gentle, natural bar soap from scratch. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to get creative with a more natural skincare routine.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Join us for a special night of music as Erin Monroe, Sarah VE, Alex Austin, Tony Halchak, John Robey, Chris Carr, and Mike Kanoza come together to perform Trail of Flowers by Sierra Ferrell. Playing the album from top to bottom, this event is a celebration of the songwriting, sound, and spirit of an album that's beloved by many, which won a Grammy for Best Americana Album in 2024. What to expect: plenty of harmonies and thoughtful instrumentation as local musicians honor this standout collection of songs. And while it's not required, we invite you to wear your favorite florals, mild or wild, the more flowers, the better.
Music at 9pm // No Cover // 21+
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays play at Speciation every last Friday of the mont.
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Music from 8-11pm!
Usher in the Winter Solstice with a very special evening, featuring a free show from local musical legend SUNKEN MELODY… as well as the release of our special solstice beer SUBNIVIAN - featuring art by the ever to talented SON! Visual. 750ml bottles return!!
Music starts at 8pm.
Come one, come all to Stovepipe's Caravan Christmas Extravaganza! One-man band Stovepipe Stover will be joined by friends for a Christmas celebration for the ages. Get ready for a down-home vibe, lots of sing-alongs, and an evening that will make you crave a whole bowl of figgy pudding!
Friday, December 19th at 9pm - FREE - 21+
With just a week from Christmas how can we be giving and receiving while being kind to our environment?
Featuring:
Amanda Boersma, Sustainability Strategist
Janay Brower, Founder, Public Thread
Camille Steverson, Founder, Second Vibess
Kaitlynn Fitzpatrick, Founder, Second Vibess
Kat Hart, City of Grand Rapids
& Wendy Ogilvie, Moderator
Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at 7pm
RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1129432405922957
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
MERRY TAILS & ALES in support of WEST MICHIGAN THERAPY DOGS
Cheers to giving back! Raise a glass at Merry Tails & Ales as Speciation Cellars donates a portion of drink sales to West Michigan Therapy Dogs. Their work provides comfort and companionship across West Michigan in the form of a dog. We’ll have a table with info and fun goodies, too!
Free Show Friday!
Brazilian Jazz & Pop Night with Eric O'Daly & Caleb Elzinga
Eric O'Daly is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose musical travels have taken him all over the world. Caleb Elzinga is a saxophone wizard adept at painting melodic tapestries across genres. Together at Speciation Cellars, they will be going on a deep dive of Brazilian music, highlighting the rich harmonies and rhythmic sophistication of classic bossa nova, mingled with some sparkling Brazilian pop nuggets. Join us for an evening of lush guitar, sophisticated saxophone, and the beautiful sound of lyrics in Portuguese.
21+ // No cover // Music @ 9pm
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Silent Book Club: Holiday Meet Up 🎄📚
Join us at @speciationales for our annual Holiday Meet Up. Bring whatever book you’re reading, don an ugly sweater (optional!), and enjoy good company, goody bags, and more. Our friends @cellarbirdbooks will be on hand with books, puzzles, and crafts that make perfect gifts.
📖 Reading time: 4–7 pm
💬 Optional book chat: 5:30 pm
Free to attend, as always.
Due to some private event reservations, our hours will be a bit different the next week:
Sat 12/6: closing at 8pm
Sun 12/7 : open from 2-8pm
Mon 12/8: closed
Tues 12/9: open 4-9pm
Wed 12/10: open 4-9pm (pizzami food truck 5-8 & geeks who drink trivia 7-9)
Thur 12/11: closed
Fri 12/12: open 4-11pm (brazilian jazz w/ eric o'daly feat. caleb elzinga 9-11pm)
Bringing garage rock to the literal garage-turned-brewery: Morale & The Fuzzrites!
Morale - Five piece prog-grunge band. You’ll hear echos of Fugazi, morphine, Pinback, or a little Wilco
The Fuzzrites - Garage rock band from Grand Rapids, Michigan
21+ // No Cover // 9pm
SHOP HOP IS HERE! The biggest day of the year for our neighborhood, Shop Hop is your chance to get some serious LOCAL shopping in. This year we are opening early, and bringing back a very fun nature artist market! Stop by and grab some stocking stuffers from: Eggy Opus, Cloud KBD, Madison Memering, One More Knot & Querkus Creative!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Grand Rapids Bug Club! Tuesday, 12/2 from 6-7:30pm!
✨ Special Feature: BUG FLASH TATTOOS!
📽️ Presentation: The optical properties of butterfly wings and structural color
🏆 December Bug of the Month!
🎨 Activity: Craft & Movie!
Join Arts in Motion for another workshop!! This time Sloan Delores Flowers is leading us in a porch pot workshop! All supplies will be provided. We are excited to get in the holiday spirit with you! Visit the AIM event page to reserve a spot: https://givebutter.com/AIMporchpotworkshop
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Music from 8-11pm!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
A live visual and sonic experience.
Gradient is a collaboration between live projection artist Alex Perez and an impromptu vinyl soundtrack selected by MisterSifter.
FREE SHOW FRIDAY! EVERY FRIDAY EVENING AT SPECIATION CELLARS!
Wilson Ave - grand rapids based moldy basement indie rock
New Troy - Just some cousins that make music in Grand Rapids, MI
21+, free, music starts at 9pm sharp.
Heard of taking bitters for an upset stomach or hangover? There's more to it than folklore. In this hands-on class with herbalist Camilla Voelker, we’ll explore the powerful role of bitter herbs in supporting digestion and overall wellness—especially during the season of rich, heavy meals. We’ll taste a variety of bitter herbs, learn about their health benefits, and craft our own custom and tasty bitters to take home.
We are super excited to announce a beer that has been in the making for a long long time:
Riparian - Rustic Wheat w/ Elderberry & Yarrow - Trout Unlimited Collab!
Available in the taproom Thursday, November 20th on draft and in 16oz cans.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Bartender Katie is obsessed with the rolling stones! Come hang and listen to her extensive vinyl collection! Records will be spinning all night on November 18th, from 4-9pm!
Studio Club - 11.17.25
A session of casual, artistic play for anyone wanting a space to create. All skill levels welcome, all materials provided for your choice of collage, watercolor or charcoal.
$25/ticket - Includes an in-house beverage.
Email studioclubsessions@gmail.com for ticketing info. RSVP by 11/14 to reserve your seat in the room!
SYNC RETURNS SAT NOV 15
featuring 90’s cult classic RUN LOLA RUN projected from 5:30 to 10:30, accompanied by DJs @ulysses_music @greciandelight @sometimes_sound and a live performance from @omo_________omo
food truck: @semi.freddo
We are stoked to welcome Mark Lavengood back to the taproom! Mark brings the kind of feel-good, foot-stomping energy that makes you forget what day it is. His music sits somewhere between bluegrass, Americana, and folk revival. If you’re into Trampled by Turtles, The Avett Brothers, or Billy Strings, this one’s for you!
The next book club meeting will be Thursday, November 13th, at 7pm! We will be discussing An Immense World by Ed Yong. Copies are available at our taproom or Books & Mortar for $20.
A grand tour through the hidden realms of animal senses that will transform the way you perceive the world --from the Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times bestselling author of I Contain Multitudes.
Macaronage is our annual macaron beer blended in collaboration with our lovely neighbors, the Chartreuse Sisters. This year’s version is inspired by strawberry macarons and features strawberry, cardamom, vanilla, graham cracker, and macaron shells. It’s the FIFTH version of this beer!
Named after macaronage, the delicate folding technique used to make perfect macarons, this beer is a celebration of craft, collaboration, and pastry tradition.
The sisters will be popped up from 5-7pm at the taproom with their famous and delicious pastries, so swing on by and have yourself a delicious Thursday night!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind gathering with Gabrielle Cerberville, celebrated forager, educator, and author of Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life. Gabrielle will share a special reading from her new book, inviting us into the magic of living with the seasons.
The evening also features a live painting demonstration by Madison Memering, the illustrator behind the book’s stunning artwork.
And because no feast is complete without food, PizzaMI will be serving personal pizzas crafted with a forager’s twist. Every ticket includes one pizza and a drink.
Tickets are $35, and include: 1 drink + 1 forager-friendly pizza + live painting demo + book reading + a forager goodie bag
